# Over 140 dead or missing after refugee boat stranded off Mauritania

A boat carrying refugees has been stranded off the coast of Mauritania, leaving more than 140 people dead or missing. The incident underscores the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting to reach Europe via the Atlantic route.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/22/more-than-140-dead-missing-on-refugee-boat-stranded-off-mauritania?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:45:36 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/27/baby-missing-after-mother-and-toddler-found-dead-off-coast-of-south-australia-ntwnfb) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:34:23 GMT

### Sports
- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/professional-surfer-arran-strong-presumed-dead-missing-coast-portugal) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:05:03 -0400